2024-02-27 / 最終更新日 : 2024-03-16 Aki@英語ニュース 政治 東京都がカスハラ条例制定へ【Tokyo’s New Rules Against Customer Abuse】 Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike plans to introduce new legislation. This aims to tackle abuse and unreasonable demands from customers.Koike announced her plans at the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly.
2024-02-13 / 最終更新日 : 2024-03-16 Aki@英語ニュース 政治 麻生氏の女性蔑視発言で議論勃発【Aso’s Sexist Comment Sparks Debate】 An LDP leader teased a female minister’s age and appearance. She calmly responded, ‘I appreciate all voices.’ Their remarks led to mixed reactions online.
2024-02-06 / 最終更新日 : 2024-02-12 Aki@英語ニュース スポーツ 大谷選手の英語スピーチに称賛【Praise for Ohtani’s English Speech】 Ohtani won last year’s MVP award for his great performances. He recently gave an acceptance speech in English. This caught attention since he usually relies on an interpreter.
2024-01-30 / 最終更新日 : 2024-02-05 Aki@英語ニュース 社会 ふるさと納税で能登地震支援【Hometown Tax Supports Noto Quake Relief】 Hometown tax rises in popularity for Noto quake aid. You can easily donate online to support affected regions. Disaster support often comes without thank-you gifts.
2024-01-16 / 最終更新日 : 2024-01-18 Aki@英語ニュース 社会 「頂き女子りりちゃん」詐欺で逮捕【’Riri the Sugar Baby’ arrested for fraud】 A 25-year-old eccentric woman was arrested for fraud. Mai Watanabe tricked men with her social skills and earned over 200 million yen. But she spent all her money on her favorite host in Tokyo.
2024-01-09 / 最終更新日 : 2024-01-12 Aki@英語ニュース 自然環境 能登半島地震が発生【Major Quake Occurs on Sea of Japan Coast】 A large earthquake hit Japan on New Year’s Day. The quake’s center was on the Sea of Japan coast. Experts said tsunami waves might reach five meters.
2023-12-19 / 最終更新日 : 2024-03-16 Aki@英語ニュース 国際 アメリカは本当にイスラエル支持か【Is U.S. Truly Supporting Israel?】 The United States maintains strong political ties with Israel. This is partly because of significant funding from Jewish lobbies. However, more young Americans now support Palestine.
2023-12-05 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-20 Aki@英語ニュース 国際 パレスチナ紛争の歴史【The Palestinian Conflict History】 The Palestinian Conflict History The Palestinian conflict has deep historical roots. It involves complicated relations between Jews and Arabs. In addition, there are many political factors in the region.
2023-11-28 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュース 国際 イスラエルとハマスの戦争激化【Israel-Hamas War Escalates】 The Islamic militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel in early October, prompting retaliation in Gaza. Reports indicate that over 14,000 Palestinians have died, mostly women and children.
2023-11-21 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュース 政治 最高裁が性別変更の手術要件を違憲と判断【Top Court Rules Gender Surgery Requirement Unlawful】 The Supreme Court has declared required sterilization for gender change unconstitutional.This ruling prompts the Diet to reconsider current legal stipulations.
2023-11-07 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュース 自然環境 日本でクマ被害が増加【Bear Attacks Rise in Japan】 Japan has recorded over 170 victims of bear attacks by the end of October this year. Residents are urged to be vigilant as bears increasingly forage near homes.
2023-10-31 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュース 芸能 ジャニーズ事務所が社名変更【Johnny & Associates Renamed】 Japan’s leading talent agency, Johnny & Associates, is rebranded as Smile-Up, cutting ties with its founder amid sexual abuse allegations. The agency intends to compensate victims and wind down operations under this new identity.
